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Oppressive for Crown to let complaint fall then try again: sheriff
Accused entitled to expect court sanction for further action
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MSP wants bill to protect local government rights
Consultation on enacting European charter supporting local choice
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Domestic abuse "Caledonian system" offender programme to be extended
Six more local authority areas to benefit
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Harper Macleod unveils best profits despite turnover dip
Revenue £26.5m and profit £10.8m in 2017-18
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Party litigants asked for views on simple procedure
Questionnaire published for SCJC research into experiences
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Court upholds challenge to England & Wales legal aid cuts
"Flawed analysis" made it irrational to cut fees for examining documents
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Test case to launch against Glasgow refugee evictions
Govan Law Centre to seek interdict against Serco move
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Warning over need for produce protection scheme post-Brexit
Ministers call for action as Barnier highlights lack of agreement
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Bus pass scheme to remain for all over 60s, ministers decide
Companions of disabled under fives also to benefit
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Society chooses LEAP as software partner
Company to join partnership programme for members
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Ministers extend Children Act consultation period
Deadline for responses now midnight on 28 September
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Dentons achieves STEP Platinum Employer Partner status
Top accreditation for Private Client team
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Solicitors' guide to preventing complaints published by SLCC
Advice on 10 steps to avoid the most common scenarios
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Four new partners for Burness Paull as top names change
Peter Lawson and Tamar Tammes move into leading roles
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Society welcomes criminal justice disability report
Project aimed to make justice system accessible despite disabilities
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SLAB consults on Criminal Quality Assurance Scheme changes
New cycle of peer reviews to begin later this year
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Devolved Governments should have trade negotiation role: Society
"Whole of government" approach needed to future trade policy
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Brexit exposes unresolved devolution questions, MPs report
Committee regrets lack of consultation over EU Withdrawal Bill
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Millar & Bryce name student conveyancing prizewinners
Two Diploma graduates recognised for achievements
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No court order needed where long term life support withdrawal agreed: UKSC
Treatment lawful "only if in patient's best interests"
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Glasgow criminal case hearings for Sheriff Appeal Court
Two days in August scheduled for appeals at Saltmarket building
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Robert Gordon University to run distance learning DPLP
Society accredits course to accompany online LLB
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Mortgage director appointment for Aberdein Considine
Kevin Gardiner joins from First Mortgage
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Scottish courts consult on British Sign Language plan
Proposed six year programme goes out to views